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July 29, 2016

Amy Clark’s Story

The Telly Awards have announced “Amy Clark's Story” and “The Hill Family Story” as bronze winners in the online video documentary category, created by Hurley McKenna and Mertz, P.C. and Sprout Films. With over 13,000 entries from all 50 states...

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June 8, 2016

Chris Hurley Named President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

On Friday, June 10, 2016, Christopher T. Hurley will be sworn in as the President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Chris is the founding partner of the Chicago firm Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C., one of the top personal...

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May 8, 2016

Reduce Your Risk of Medical Malpractice: Know How to Recognize the Signs of “Dangerous Doctoring”

In a perfect world, patients would be guaranteed high-quality medical care. They would not have to worry about receiving the wrong medication or being subjected to the wrong treatment. Conditions would be diagnosed as early as humanly possible, and it...

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May 3, 2016

Choosing the Right Doctor Can Reduce Your Risk for Serious Illness and Medical Mistakes

When, in any given city, there are dozens (if not hundreds) of doctors to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one to trust. Most people turn to family or friends for help. Others peruse online reviews and...

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May 2, 2016

First responders want law to protect them from ‘frivolous’ lawsuits – Chicago Tribune

By Kate Thayer, Contact Reporter, Chicago Tribune A group representing firefighters and municipalities hopes to revive a law that protects first responders from getting sued by people they try to help. The so-called “public duty rule” dates to the 1800s...

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April 28, 2016

Justice for Marques Gaines

Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. represents the family of popular Chicago bartender Marques Gaines in their lawsuit against the convenience store chain 7-ELEVEN for Gaines’ violent death on February 7, 2016, on a Chicago street outside of the national chain’s...

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April 26, 2016

Common Causes of Birth Injuries

Expecting parents often imagine what it will be like to hold their baby for the first time, ponder what their first words will be, and may even envision the adult their child will eventually become. Sadly, some parents never see...

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April 23, 2016

Insurance Companies Denying and Delaying Justice for Victims While Reaping in Billions

Insurance companies spend billions of advertising dollars on television ads, radio commercials, and print advertising to convince you that they are trustworthy, that they will be there when you need them. Unfortunately, their marketing tactics are nothing short of deceptive;...

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